Monthly Archives: September 2013

The United States has nearly 50 million uninsured. Over the course of the year, over 7 million Californians are uninsured ranging from a few months to the entire year. Most are working individuals and their family members. No other developed nation has such a broken system. Presidents, starting with Teddy […] more

The Department of Health and Human Services released rates for the federally run Health Insurance Marketplace today. While prices varied considerably in the 36 states that opted to have the federal government run exchanges, average prices are 16% lower than costs projected by the Congressional Budget Office.[1] There is significant […] more

Like a gloriously terrible/wonderful film franchise, recent board meetings have been fast and somewhat furious, with a wide range of discussion/action items. Below is a summary. – CalHEERS on track to being ready October 1 (self-service and assisted enrollment functionality) Some features not critical for Day 1 enrollment will roll […] more

This updated version of ITUP’s 2012 report incorporates the latest research and data in regard to the Residually Uninsured. On March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, laying the groundwork for many health reforms, including the expansion of Medicaid, increasing coverage of […] more

ITUP Urges Your Organization To Become A Certified Enrollment Entity Certified Enrollment Entities will educate the public on Covered California and Medi-Cal and help individuals enroll in qualified health plans. All Certified Enrollment Counselors, who will provide enrollment assistance to those who need it, must be connected to a Certified […] more

This report looks at the current state of employment-based coverage, describes the changes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reviews some of the affordability problems in employment-based coverage for working families and makes suggestions for future improvements in the ACA. It reviews the impacts of the ACA on coverage for […] more